what’s in my bag?22.04.2013

I know that “What’s in my bag” bandwagon left centuries ago but I’ve only recently got into it. At first I hated the idea of anyone knowing what I carry in my bag. I feel like one’s bag is a private matter and shouldn’t be that easily shown off to the entire www. Lastly, why would anyone care what I have in my bag? For most of us, it’s just bare minimum – daily essentials like phone, keys, tissues, favorite lipstick and wallet. Not anything interesting enough to make a compelling reason for writing a blog post about it. I’d actually love to see be surprised if I saw something out of the ordinary in someone’s bag. Like a potato or a vibrator or an unidentified object.

I started to change my mind when I received an e-mail from the lovely Natasha Nicole, an artist and illustrator from Brighton, UK. She is working on a very interesting project appropriately titled “The Handbag Project” where she illustrates women, their favorite handbags and some of the contents they carry around with them daily. Being a designer and artist myself, I was thrilled to model for her and let her take a peek into the secret kingdom that is my handbag. So glad she chose these photos from my “Ride” post, those are my favorites as well. I quite like the drawing, she’s one very talented lady! If you wish to see more of her amazing art, head over to www.natashanicole.co.uk.

Although I said it in the e-mail, I have to say it again: thank you, Natasha! And not only for the lovely artwork, but opening my eyes and mind to look above and beyond. I realized that stuff a person has in their bag can say a lot about them; what they can’t live without, what they think is of the essence, what they like and don’t like etc. Such a cool concept when you dig deeper and really think about it. Reminds me of “The Burning House” project a bit.

Weirdest thing that I’ve saw is full cosmetic bag. I mean cosmetic bag like from some make up artist (and she isn’t one of them). It was like 5 foundations, 10 mascaras, fake lashes, billion lipsticks, etc. And it wasn’t even party, just regular couple hours shopping.

Love the illustration! Natasha is very talented!I thought seeing the content of everyone’s bag didn’t have any point (we all carry the same things after all..) but you’re right, it does say a lot about a person… Love how the colors of the content of your handbag really show your personality!

This illustration is from one of the many photos that i loved too about you :) it says MOI MINNIE all over. One of a kind. I agree with you abt the initial thought abt knowing whats beyond the handbag. But slowly im convinced that it makes a person just by the things she carry or uses on a daily basis.

Secondly, weirdest thing ever seen was in my own bag and it was a potato peeler, shaped like a little man. It was for my sister but I forgot to give it to her and ended up carrying it around with me for a week. Definitely awkward when rummaging through your bag to pay for coffee..